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Denver, Colorado, United States

- Manage a multidisciplinary team including analysis by LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, HPLC-FLD, and GC-FID.- Train all scientists in methods as established by SOPs.- Act as back-up manager to the microbiology team.- Perform secondary review of all instrument data and upload it into the regulatory tracking system- Write and edit SOPs using application notes and EPA source methods as references.- Main quality documentation including forms, logbooks, preparation and analytical sheets, and CoAs in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.- Perform and participate in internal and external audits.- Use a LIMS to manage sample and QC data.- Order laboratory consumables, standards, and equipment.- Contact and consult with clients about results and sample turn-around.

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Validate methods for metals analysis by ICP-MS, pesticides analysis by LC-MS/MS, sample preparation by microwave digestion and solvent extraction, and sample cleanup using QuEChERS.- Prepare and analyze routine samples and QC to meet tight deadlines and regulatory requirements.- Determine instrument IDLs, MDLs, linear range, and uncertainty budgets.- Create standards for calibration and calibration verification using certified reference materials.- Maintain analytical equipment utilizing routine maintenance and manufacturer technical support.- Troubleshoot problems with instrumentation and plan and document corrective actions.- Perform manual calculations as well as use LIMS to analyze data.

Denver, Co

- Culture bacteria and yeast from lyophilized ATCC organisms and maintain cultures by plating and serial dilution.- Extract and purify DNA from enriched samples and cultures.- Perform PCR to analyze enriched samples for STEC and Salmonella spp.- Perform traditional streak-plating on agar plates and Petrifilm.- Maintain aseptic technique throughout all laboratory procedures.- Handle and maintain BSL-1 and BSL-2 organisms.

Denver

• Preserve and prepare water and soil samples for metals analysis through acid digestion• Analyze samples for mercury using a CETAC mercury analyzer• Train employees on SOPs and GLPs in both preparation and analysis of samples• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot instrument errors• Log and maintain sample progress using chain of custody procedures• Generate legally defensible data at a production-lab pace

Stillwater, Ok

* Maintain aseptic technique while isolating and quantifying bacteria in food samples.* Perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, and DNA isolation and purification* Assist in general laboratory cleanliness* Perform environmental and carcass swabbing for the processing facility at OSU

* Isolate and identify acid-producing bacteria* Extract and purify DNA* Present monthly on new scientific advancement in the field* Make bacterial growth media

Stillwater, Ok

* Treat and help harvest tissues from laboratory animals* Extract RNA and total protein from tissues* Perform real-time RT-PCR to detect gene expression* Perform radioactive enzymatic assays* Perform Western blots

Master Of Science (Ms), Food Microbiology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology